Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
stramineum
ID:
1169505

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1876–77: 279 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168843

Common Names

  • Leptohymenium stramineum
  • Stramineum Moss
  • Straw Moss

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Description

Leptohymenium stramineum (also called Straw-colored Leptohymenium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of the world. It is a small, green moss that grows in dense tufts and forms a cushion-like mat. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptohymenium stramineum has been used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and for treating skin diseases. It has also been used as a food source in some cultures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptohymenium stramineum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Leptohymenium stramineum

Leptohymenium stramineum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

References

August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139136: Based on data supplied by Bryonames